Government officials announce $285,000 towards the improved community centre

Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre celebrated the grand re-opening of their newly renovated building today in St. Andrews.

Representatives of the federal and provincial governments joined officials from Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre for a ribbon cutting to officially mark the completion of the renovations and announce government support toward the improved Centre. Participants included John Williamson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and Curtis Malloch, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Charlotte-Campobello, on behalf Honorable Paul Robichaud, Minister of Natural Resources and minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation.

The project includes the construction of a new ground floor addition to Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre, as well as upgrades to accommodate needed space for additional programming and events related to the arts, music, and natural history.

The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF), invested $100,000 while the Province of New Brunswick contributed $185,000.

Quick Facts:

Sunbury Shores has been an arts and cultural focal point of St. Andrews since 1964.

For 50 years the Centre has promoted an environment for learning and creative development by offering a range of programs, workshops, residencies and explorations for individuals and small groups.

Prince Phillip had the first North American exhibition of his photography at Sunbury Shores.

Quotes:

“Our Government is committed to supporting communities across Canada. Our support for Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre will strengthen an important facility enjoyed by families here in New Brunswick and by visitors from around the world.“

- John Williamson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)

“Supporting the growth of arts and culture is very important to sustaining the quality of life we New Brunswickers value. With our government’s investment toward the renovations and upgrades at Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre, the facility can continue to support the growth and promotion of our local artists and contribute significantly to the economy of our region.”

- Curtis Malloch, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Charlotte-Campobello, on behalf of the Honorable Paul Robichaud, Minister of Natural Resources and minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation

“Since its founding in1964 Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre has created programs and a sense of community for thousands of individuals of all ages from all corners of the province and beyond. The Centre is looking forward to the next 50 years of providing creative opportunities and environmental awareness to an ever expanding audience in this wonderfully renovated facility. Projects like this can only be undertaken with the support of many and we are grateful to all the assistance we have received from the Federal Government through ACOA, the Province of New Brunswick through its department of Regional Economic Development and the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture and the many foundations and individuals who have shown confidence in our vision.”